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Manuel's Tavern scores 81; inspectors cite handwashing issues

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602 NORTH HIGHLAND AVE ATLANTA, GA 30307

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Manuel's Tavern received a B, scoring 81 out of 100, in a Fulton County food-service inspection on Aug 31, 2026. The official report lists five findings. [1]

Inspection score

81/100Grade BOfficial inspection

Inspection summary

The inspector observed two of the hand sink in the main kitchen not equipped with working hot water and one without working cold water, knobs could not turn. [2]

The inspector also observed failure to proper cover TCS foods inside the RIC and on the steam tables at the time of the inspection. The note records an on-site correction: “- items were covered.511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2.” [3]

A separate finding described a RIC holding TCS foods above 41F, observed a preptop cooler at 38F but food temping at 42F- 43F. The note records an on-site correction: “- foods were discarded and PIC was given a legal notice to have coolers repaired.” [4]

The report marks two findings as corrected on site. One finding is marked as a repeat violation. [5]

What inspectors found

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Showing 5 of 5 findings

  1. Handwashing

    Item 2-2D
    Observed two of the hand sink in the main kitchen not equipped with working hot water and one without working cold water, knobs could not turn. CA-hand sink shall be working properly and be equipped with cold and hot water at all times.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.06(2)(c)

    Observed two of the hand sink in the main kitchen not equipped with working hot water and one without working cold water, knobs could not turn. CA-hand sink shall be working properly and be equipped with cold and hot water at all times. 511-6-1.06(2)(c) - Handwashing sinks, Installation (Pf, C) (c) Handwashing Sink Installation. 1. A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 85ºF (29.4 ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Pf New Violation. Correct By: 09/03/2026
    Official report · Item 2-2D ↗
    New violation

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  2. Food protection

    Item 4-2A
    Observed failure to proper cover TCS foods inside the RIC and on the steam tables at the time of the inspection. COS- items were covered.511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination; Corrected On-Site.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv)

    Observed failure to proper cover TCS foods inside the RIC and on the steam tables at the time of the inspection. COS- items were covered.511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination; Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Correct By: 08/31/2026
    Official report · Item 4-2A ↗
    Corrected on siteNew violation

    Correct by

  3. Cold holding

    Item 6-1A
    Observed a RIC holding TCS foods above 41F, observed a preptop cooler at 38F but food temping at 42F- 43F. COS- foods were discarded and PIC was given a legal notice to have coolers repaired.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.04(6)(f)

    Observed a RIC holding TCS foods above 41F, observed a preptop cooler at 38F but food temping at 42F- 43F. COS- foods were discarded and PIC was given a legal notice to have coolers repaired. 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Correct By: 08/31/2026
    Official report · Item 6-1A ↗
    Corrected on siteNew violation

    Correct by

  4. Equipment design and condition

    Item 15A
    Observed cutting boards on the prep top cooler with multiple gashes and stained. CA- cutting boards shall be replaced if they are unable to be cleaned.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.05(6)(b)

    Observed cutting boards on the prep top cooler with multiple gashes and stained. CA- cutting boards shall be replaced if they are unable to be cleaned. 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - Cutting Surfaces (C) (b) Cutting Surfaces. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced. Repeat Violation. Correct By: 08/31/2026
    Official report · Item 15A ↗
    Repeat violation

    Correct by

  5. Equipment design and condition

    Item 15A
    Observed the gaskets not in good repair on one of the RIC. CA- gaskets shall be replaced and maintained in good repair.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.05(6)(a)

    Observed the gaskets not in good repair on one of the RIC. CA- gaskets shall be replaced and maintained in good repair. 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - Good Repair & Proper Adjustment (C) (6) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair and Proper Adjustment. 1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. 2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. New Violation. Correct By: 09/02/2026
    Official report · Item 15A ↗
    New violation

    Correct by

Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.

Inspection history 1

Official history ↗
  1. This report
    81/100B
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Sources

01 / Primary source Official inspection & findings

Fulton County · Aug 31, 2026

02 / Same facility Official inspection history

Available records for this official facility

03 / How scoring works Georgia’s food-service rules
Record details & methodology
Authority
Fulton County
Inspection ID
57549646
Facility ID
3136713
Record captured
Venue address source
Official listing ·

Scores and findings describe the dated inspection, not current operating conditions. A correction deadline does not establish whether an issue remained unresolved afterward.

Findings quote the official report captured . “Corrected on site” and “repeat” reflect explicit report markers. “COS” and “CA” in the inspector’s notes refer to corrections and corrective actions; an instruction to act is not proof that it was completed.

History links the same official facility ID within the issuing authority and may omit intervening inspections. Same-day results have no inferred sequence. Report excerpts follow source order, not a severity ranking.

This report comes from Fulton County. History includes only this authority’s exact facility ID.

Georgia’s grading scale
A
90–100
B
80–89
C
70–79
U
0–69
Georgia food-service rules ↗

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